Christian is a highly experienced High-Performance Physiotherapist with an extensive background in sports rehabilitation, biomechanics, and athletic performance. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy from Curtin University, an MSc in Strength & Conditioning from St. Mary’s University, London, and a BSc in Chartered Physiotherapy from Cardiff Medical School. Additionally, he earned a BSc (Hons) in Exercise Physiology from Glamorgan University.
Currently, Christian is a lecturer at the Technological University of the Shannon, where he teaches on the BSc in Athletic Therapy & Rehabilitation program. He is also a member of the Sport Ireland High-Performance Panel for Physiotherapy, working with elite athletes at the highest level.
He has held key leadership roles in elite sports, including:
With a wealth of experience in sports performance, injury rehabilitation, and high-performance environments, Christian is dedicated to
optimising athlete health, recovery, and peak performance.
Special Interests & Expertise:
Christian specializes in sprinting mechanics, chronic pain, spinal pain, tendinopathy, and sports rehabilitation. He has pursued
extensive postgraduate qualifications, including:
David is an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach and a Certified Athletic & Rehabilitation Therapist with over nine
years of experience. He has a profound passion for sports and has worked across various athletic environments, including rugby, hurling,
Gaelic football, and currently with the SSE Airtricity League team Athlone Town FC. Notably, David provides care for Offaly
inter-county players across all age grades in both senior football and hurling, providing specialized training and rehabilitation
programs.
In the clinical setting, David has extensive experience, particularly in addressing neck and back pain, dry needling/acupuncture, and chronic conditions. He is dedicated to working with individuals of all ages and abilities, ensuring a safe and effective return to pain-free function and mobility.
Megan graduated from University College Dublin (UCD) with a BSc in Chartered Physiotherapy and has since been involved in postgraduate
research at UCD, focusing on developing apps for athlete management.
Alongside her physiotherapy career, Megan is an elite athlete, representing Ireland’s Sevens Rugby Team on the World Series circuit. Her experience competing at the highest level has deepened her understanding of elite sports performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Megan has a special interest in orthopaedic rehabilitation (post-op shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle), return to performance in sport, biomechanics, spinal pain, tendinopathy, and sports rehabilitation. She has built extensive clinical experience working with both amateur and elite athletes.
Jamie is a highly skilled Senior Physiotherapist for the Offaly Senior Footballers, with a strong background in athletic therapy and rehabilitation. He holds an MSc in Physiotherapy from University College Cork and a BSc (Hons) in Athletic Therapy and Rehabilitation from Southeast Technology University.
Jamie has a keen interest in spinal pain, post-operative rehabilitation, return to performance (ACL and shoulder injuries), and tendinopathies. His experience spans both hospital settings and elite sporting environments, having worked at Intercounty level and with Cork City F.C. His expertise in sports rehabilitation and injury management allows him to help athletes return to peak performance safely and effectively.
Shane is a dedicated Sport and Exercise Psychologist in training, holding an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology with Distinction from
Staffordshire University. Currently, Shane supports the Offaly GAA squads in a Sport and Exercise Psychology role, where he focuses on
optimizing performance in competitive environments. He has also previously supported the Athlone ladies soccer team delivering an
intervention to help performance under pressure.
Shane's academic background is complemented by experience in lecturing in sport and exercise psychology, as well as the psychology of sports
injuries and rehabilitation module. This has equipped him with a strong foundation in understanding the psychological demands athletes face,
both during peak performance and recovery.
Shane has a keen interest in helping athletes perform under pressure, using evidence-based mental strategies to build confidence, focus,
and resilience. He is passionate about integrating psychological tools into the physical rehabilitation process to help athletes return
stronger, both physically and mentally.
